as in policeman
a member of a force charged with law enforcement at the local level
a cop stopped her for speeding
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as in to buy
to get possession of (something) by giving money in exchange for
I copped a great outfit for only $50
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as in to grab
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly
some concertgoers rushed pell-mell through the doors so that they could cop the seats down front
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Recent Examples of cop
Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Dirty dealings, double-crosses, cops vs mobsters, moles vs moles.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 June 2025
But the government did not cop on the document to their role in his death.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2025
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Noun
And, unsurprisingly, these nice guys get into hilarious trouble with both the cops and a rival dealer.
—Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Dirty dealings, double-crosses, cops vs mobsters, moles vs moles.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Verb
The majority sees no problem in executing someone whose co-defendant might have been more culpable but was smart enough to cop a deal to elude the death penalty.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 June 2025
But the government did not cop on the document to their role in his death.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cop
Noun
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Faith recalls Lucy talking about how her father, a policeman, would come for her one day, and arrest the Gibbs, who severely mistreated their various wards.—
Andy Crump,
Time,
20 July 2025
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The video then shows the driver of the Explorer stepping out of the car and walking toward the policeman's vehicle.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
Verb
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Every copy bought helps further these efforts and gives more animals like JoJo the opportunity to find a loving home.—
Clea Haran,
Parents,
7 Aug. 2025
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This right is essential to endorsement deals by pro athletes and celebrities, since they are paid to urge their fans and consumers to buy a product or service.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But Sunday, unfortunately for him, slipped away quickly as World No. 1 grabbed his fifth season title.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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Four prisoners had to take turns using a bunk bed just to grab a few hours of sleep.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In addition, the National Park Service will reinstall a statue of Confederate military officer Albert Pike in Washington, DC.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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Peter Gray, chief financial officer for the Joe Vicari Restaurant Group, which includes Andiamo Detroit Riverfront, told the Detroit Free Press that the tax laws surrounding tips and tip credits are still very new, and the rules and regulations are still developing.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Her mother purchased the house in December 1970, and after her death, McCollum took over the property.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Olivia Heller/The Hustle Breland estimates he’s spent $10k a year for the last 20 years on items as big as an original animatronic Rock-afire Explosion band purchased from its creator and as small as the tokens once used to play Skee-Ball in the arcade.—
Katherine Laidlaw,
HubSpot,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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For all Sacks’ efforts to remain an indefinable cult figure outside the mainstream, he has lately been caught in Hollywood’s tractor beam, with several film scripts in advanced stages of development.—
Julian Sancton,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Aug. 2025
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Dan stepped onto the scene in a tailored suit that caught the light and everyone’s attention.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The new historical marker is a project of the Montgomery County Historical Commission with sponsorship from five county precinct constables including Philip Cash, David Eason, Ryan Gable, Rowdy Hayden and Christopher Jones.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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In addition to his time as police chief of Gateway, Hardin served two terms as a constable in Benton County.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
10 July 2025
Verb
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The man who snatched Roc, who was described as being in his 20s and was last seen sporting a black Yankees cap and medium-length braids, remained on the loose Thursday.—
Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
15 Aug. 2025
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Once, Hockenson snatched a pass that McCarthy would have admitted wasn’t accurate enough.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Cop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cop. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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